At a Glance
Median Income
$117,500
$54,529 per capita
Home Value
$246,200
Zillow: $345,384
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
12.3% smoking rate
How Cavendish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cavendish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cavendish a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cavendish residents earn a median household income of $117,500 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,529. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cavendish is $246,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,384. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.3% of adults in Cavendish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cavendish has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,500
Per Capita$54,529
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,200
Rent$1,417
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$345,384
Housing Units148
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation973 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Cavendish was built in 1938.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.